02:09:32: <Capt_Crow> 4AA02:09:36: <LtBrieJayde> ::AA::02:09:47: <CdrEdraCrow> ::aA::02:09:59: <Capt_Crow> 4Our lovely XO will set us up tonight.02:10:26: <CdrEdraCrow> zzzzzz....02:10:48: <CdrEdraCrow> Where did Haydon go???02:10:57: <LtBrieJayde> He’s muted on TS..02:11:20: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> ::aa::02:12:06: <LtBrieJayde> (She’s having computer issues, give her a second)02:12:13: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Im here02:12:27: <CdrEdraCrow> yeah02:12:48: <CdrEdraCrow> it just blacked out on me...hopefully that doesn't happen again.02:13:26: <CdrEdraCrow> anyways...We're picking up where we left off last week.02:14:01: <CdrEdraCrow> Topor was showing Haydon (and Constance) around...02:14:24: <CdrEdraCrow> and Gea was taking Edra and Brie to the medical center...02:14:31: <CdrEdraCrow> What was Henry doing?02:14:47: <Capt_Crow> Taking care of the kids thank you very much02:14:56: <CdrEdraCrow> lol02:14:58: <LtBrieJayde> ::Cuckles::02:15:04: <LtBrieJayde> chuckles* wow..02:15:52: <CdrEdraCrow> Well, I think we can get started...02:15:55: <CdrEdraCrow> questions?02:16:02: <LtBrieJayde> None here.02:16:47: <CdrEdraCrow> =BEGIN=02:17:30: <Topor> 6(For our purposes we'll suppose Constance got called back to the ship for some security-ish thing)02:18:17: <LtBrieJayde> ::Still with Gea and Edra::02:18:35: <Topor> 6::He lead Haydon along the corridor to another view of one of the large mining operations, turning to face him.:: As you can see, our production facilities provide for our complete energy needs.02:19:58: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Gea> ::takes them to the Medical Center so they can take a look at the microbe::02:21:21: <CdrEdraCrow> ::follows Gea, throwing Brie a curious look.::02:21:39: <LtBrieJayde> ::Catches the look and returns it::02:23:15: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> I can see that02:23:16: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Gea> I can introduce you to some of the doctors. They can tell you exactly what the problem is.02:24:21: <Capt_Crow> 6Our estimates show that we have over a century's worth of the crystals yet to be harvested.02:24:22: <LtBrieJayde> ::Nods:: That is likely the best.02:26:32: <Topor> 6(wrong tab)02:26:58: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> then what?02:27:11: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Gea> ::she nodded as she brought them into a bright room, where at the moment there was another man:: Medic Halcorn, there are visitors here, and they are medics where they are from. They've offered to help with the natal issues.02:27:26: <Topor> 6What do you mean?02:27:46: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> in a hundred years and no more crystals?02:27:52: <LtBrieJayde> ::Blinks at the lighting, but then smiles to Halcorn:: Nice to meet you. I’m Lieutenant Briellle Jayde.02:27:59: <Topor> 6We will have another source of power by then.02:28:34: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> optimistic I see02:28:57: <Topor> 6We would have no other option.02:29:03: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcom> ::face lights up:: Ah! Welcome. A pleasure to meet you. Please, come this way. ::he led them to a computer terminal::02:29:40: <LtBrieJayde> ::Follows to the computer terminal::02:29:52: <CdrEdraCrow> ::nods and follows the doctor:: Do you know what's causing the infant mortality rate?02:31:06: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> So how are you able to extract power from these crystals?02:31:48: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcom> ::frowns:: In a manner of speaking. We've isolated the element responsible, but we have been unable to come up with a cure. ::he pulled up a diagram on the screeen::02:31:49: <Topor> 6Once they are mined, they are put under high pressure which releases their energy and it is converted to power everything we need.02:32:41: <CdrEdraCrow> Sci Officer on Bridge>> Sir, I'm picking up strange readings from the planet.02:32:49: <LtBrieJayde> ::Looks at the diagram:: Have you had anything that you’ve made that has helped at all?02:33:11: <Capt_Crow> 2What kind of readings?02:34:23: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcom> Ideas only. Nothing that has held true for more than a few individuals.02:34:53: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> Movement, almost...02:35:13: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> are there any side effects or wastes created? nuclear or chemical?02:35:20: <Capt_Crow> 2Patch it through to the main screen.02:35:23: <LtBrieJayde> ::Frowns and sighs, looking over the readings, then looks over at Edra:: Any ideas?02:35:53: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> Aye,, Sir, though, you're not likely to see anything. ::the planet shows up on the screen::02:36:09: <Topor> 6Very little waste, when the crystals explode they burn up.02:36:33: <Capt_Crow> 2So what are you picking up? You said movement? What's moving?02:36:41: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> just checking because living in biospheres you have to be pretty cautious02:37:00: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> The size of the planet seems to be expanding, and then shrinking at regular intervals.02:37:13: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> and you are capable of capturing all that energy?02:37:44: <Topor> 6We capture 84% of it. We believe in the future as our technology advances we'll up that number.02:37:51: <CdrEdraCrow> ::shakes her head:: I'd like to examine what is causing the problem.02:38:19: <Capt_Crow> 2I don't think I need to be the one to say that planets don't ebb and flow with their size.02:38:33: <Capt_Crow> 2Is there a danger to the away team?02:38:52: <LtBrieJayde> Agreed. ::Looks over at Halcom:: Is that possible?02:38:54: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> That's amazing - and the 16% just escapes?02:39:07: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcom> Of course. ::gestures to the screen:: It's some sort of molecule, carbon-based, but contains other elements that don't make sense.02:39:39: <LtBrieJayde> In what way to they not make sense? ::Looks at the readings again::02:39:42: <Topor> 6Into the atmosphere yes. As we do not live outside the structures we're under no threat from it.02:39:44: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> :: shakes head:: I don't think so. They likely couldn't tell02:40:13: <Capt_Crow> 2All the same, keep a constant lock on them.02:40:38: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> But, Sir, I can't help but think...perhaps it's my imagination...it appears to be breathing.02:40:45: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> Aye, Sir.02:41:30: <Capt_Crow> 2::He turned:: Say that again.02:42:32: <CdrEdraCrow> ::takes a closer look at the molecule:: it definitely doesn't appear like a normal molecule in a body. Can we isolate the abnormal part?02:43:25: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> I'm sorry, I'm probably just anthropomorphising whatever process is happening there.02:43:54: <LtBrieJayde> ::Looks at the controls and hits a button, hoping it was the right one, trying to bring up the abnomal part::02:44:33: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> could I scan a piece of one the crystals - so our engineers could explore further possibilities for you fuel souce?02:44:42: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> ::nods as Brie hits the right button:: Yes...that's it...02:44:52: <Capt_Crow> 2Direct all our available sensor arrays to the planet and find out whats happening geologically.02:45:24: <LtBrieJayde> When did it start appearing?02:45:37: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> Aye, Sir.02:45:48: <Topor> 6::He appeared apprehensive.:: I...suppose.02:46:45: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> We started noticing that there was a problem about 6 years ago.02:47:27: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Thank you :: begins performing multiple scans so information can be sent directly to the Merc engineers - for further research::02:47:58: <Topor> 6::He led Haydon down to another room which was setup as a very mechanized laboratory in which the crystals were held in storage:::02:48:00: <LtBrieJayde> ::Tries to think for a bit:: Six years..02:48:12: <CdrEdraCrow> Do you know the source of this elemental combination? :she referred to the isolated section of the diagram:: Is it found anywhere else?02:49:00: <Capt_Crow> 2::He watched the picture of the planet, trying to determine if he could see what the Science officer had noted:::02:49:24: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> It's found all over this planet. deep in the ground, outside the domes...02:50:54: <LtBrieJayde> And..how long have you all been here?02:50:59: <CdrEdraCrow> :: pulls away from the screen:: Is the entire molecule found anywhere else besides the bodies of those infected?02:52:07: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> ::looks to Brie:: We've inhabited it for 21 years now. Construction began about 26 years ago.02:52:27: <Topor> 6Our geologists tell us they believe a massive amount of crystals may be found in the polar regions. I believe within five years we'll be expanding our settlements there.02:52:38: <LtBrieJayde> ::Crosses arms, trying to think more, letting Halcorn answer Edra’s question.::02:53:11: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> ::nodded to Edra:: It's in the air. It doesn't affect the adults, only the very young.02:54:08: <LtBrieJayde> ::Walks around a little:: Were there any big changes to anything in years leading up to when this started?02:55:04: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> :: shakes his head:: No, for the most part, we've done everything as we always have.02:56:03: <LtBrieJayde> Well, it was a thought. ::Keeps pacing, and looking at the information::02:56:09: <CdrEdraCrow> :: stops and turns to Halcorn:: Could this be spread like a disease, if it were taken somewhere where it doesn't exist?02:56:24: <CdrEdraCrow> ::glances at Brie::02:56:32: <LtBrieJayde> ::Realizes Edra had a good question and looks over at her, stopping her pacing::02:57:22: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> I would expect so.02:57:43: <LtBrieJayde> ::Frowns:: I hoped you wouldn’t say that.02:59:09: <CdrEdraCrow> ::looks at Brie, then taps her combadge:: + Away team to the Mercutio.02:59:23: <Capt_Crow> 2+Brie+ Go ahead.02:59:26: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: continuing his scans::02:59:43: <LtBrieJayde> ::Uncrosses her arms and looks at Halcorn:: We both have young children back on our ship..03:00:12: <Capt_Crow> 2+Edra+*03:00:36: <CdrEdraCrow> ::clears her throat:: +Bridge+ It's your wife...and we have a bit of a problem down here.03:00:53: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: looking for anything odd or misleading in the composition of the crystals ::03:01:00: <Capt_Crow> 2+What's wrong?03:01:12: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> Oh, dear.03:01:21: <LtBrieJayde> ::Walks off to one side:: +Haydon+ Brie to Haydon, we might have a problem.03:01:23: <Topor> 6As you can see they're very powerful once they are pressurized.03:02:11: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> +Brie+ uh whats up?03:02:34: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> That does seem to be the case03:03:20: <LtBrieJayde> +Haydon+ Whatever is happening to their young could possibly be spread like a disease and could harm other children. We’re all basically contaminated at this point..03:03:31: <CdrEdraCrow> +There's a molecule that's affecting this population's infant mortality, it's in the air and we've been breathing it in. I don't think we should come back on board until we figure out how to combat it.03:04:25: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> Contaminated - are you sure??03:04:45: <Capt_Crow> 2+We can place you in quarrantine.03:05:06: <LtBrieJayde> +Haydon+ From what the medic we’re working with has told us, yes. So either we stay until we know how to fight it or we go into quarrantine on the ship. Possibly both.03:05:31: <Capt_Crow> 2::He swirled towards the Science Officer:: Have Lieutenant Stewart transported to sickbay immediately.03:05:38: <CdrEdraCrow> +I would at least like to attempt to find a cure for them, and us, of possible.03:06:08: <LtBrieJayde> ::Glances to Edra:: Have him tell Banks she’s on a bit longer babysitting time than originally planned.03:06:17: <Capt_Crow> 2+I should let you know we're also monitoring some changes potentially in the planet. Something geological we can't put our finger on yet.03:06:20: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> yes, sir. ::puts the order through as commanded.::03:06:48: <CdrEdraCrow> +oh?03:06:51: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> +Brie+ Umm... are we sure everyone on the away team has contracted it?? My Q'ness seems to be pretty resilient to these kinds of things03:07:05: <CdrEdraCrow> ::slight grin to Brie::03:07:12: <Capt_Crow> 2+Something about the planet maybe contracting but we're still studying.03:07:31: <LtBrieJayde> +Haydon+ Not going to chance it, plus it is in the air. So we’re all hit with it. ::Is hearing Henry and raises an eyebrow to Edra::03:08:51: <CdrEdraCrow> 4ACTION: A SLIGHT RUMBLE IS FELT OVER THE SURFACE OF THE PLANET. IT LAST FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS, BUT DOESN'T DO ANY DAMAGE.03:08:52: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> +Brie+ Understood I wouldn't want to endanger any of the children or anyone for that matter03:09:08: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> What was that?03:09:15: <LtBrieJayde> ::Feels the rumble and raises an eyebrow:: Okay..that’s new.03:09:18: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> << Indigestion >>03:09:44: <LtBrieJayde> +Haydon+ Yeah, especially with the kids on the ship. We’ll keep you updated, Brie out.03:09:51: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> Sir, I just picked up a seismic tremor on the planet...It's gone now. No damage.03:09:55: <Topor> 6::Looks around:: Nothing to worry about. We get those tremors now and then.03:10:25: <Capt_Crow> 2How big of one?03:11:00: <CdrEdraCrow> ::looks around, and to Halcorn with a question on her face::03:11:37: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> About a 2.03:11:44: <CdrEdraCrow> 2<<find pause points>>03:12:04: <LtBrieJayde> ::Has the same face as Edra::03:13:55: <CdrEdraCrow> 4Halcorn> We've had those tremors before...they never do more than what you just felt.03:13:57: <Capt_Crow> 2Find out what's going on down there. I'll be in the ready room. ::turns and leaves the bridge::03:14:16: <Topor> 6Perhaps you should reconnect with your fellow guests now.03:14:22: <CdrEdraCrow> 2Sci> Aye, Sir.03:14:40: <CdrEdraCrow> ::paused::03:14:45: <LtBrieJayde> ::Paused::03:16:29: <Capt_Crow> 2(paused)03:16:39: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> :: paused::03:17:07: <CdrEdraCrow> Ok, folks...thanks...we have a little bit more information, and some issues popping up.03:17:35: <CdrEdraCrow> so, I will not be here next week, b/c I will have a shifted work schedule03:17:43: <LtBrieJayde> Ick03:17:51: <Capt_Crow> 2Its a holiday right?03:17:57: <LtBrieJayde> No the next one is03:18:03: <Capt_Crow> 2oh right03:18:12: <CdrEdraCrow> darn...03:18:14: <CdrEdraCrow> you got my hopes up03:18:31: <CdrEdraCrow> so, I don't know how we want to handle this...Captain?03:18:33: <LtBrieJayde> I’ll be here for both (work next week but not the week after, but only til 6)03:19:16: <Capt_Crow> 2Well.03:19:30: <Capt_Crow> 2its your plot so we'll take a hiatus for a week03:19:55: <LtBrieJayde> With that, I’m gonna bounce guys. Moved my alarm to 12:30 instead of 1:15..g’night!03:20:00: <Capt_Crow> 2If at all possible let's try and do some personal logs about what we know.03:20:02: <CdrEdraCrow> ok...I didn't know if you wanted to insert something else just for that night, but either is ok03:20:04: <Capt_Crow> 2be careful in that snow03:20:09: <LtBrieJayde> I will be!03:20:12: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> So no sim Feb 8th ?03:20:16: <Capt_Crow> 2correct03:20:22: <Capt_Crow> 2we meet again in 2 weeks03:20:27: <LtJG-HaydonMalaan> and Sim Feb 15th?03:20:33: <CdrEdraCrow> yes03:20:38: <Capt_Crow> 2right